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Canon EOS-1D Mark II vs Canon EOS-1D
Canon EOS-1D Mark II
Camera summary
The Canon EOS-1D Mark II, made by Canon, is a powerful Large SLR camera. Announced on June 14, 2004.
See full specifications| Feature | Score |
|---|---|
| Autofocus specs |
2.3 out of 5 stars
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| Connectivity |
1.7 out of 5 stars
|
| Exposure mode |
3.3 out of 5 stars
|
| Photography features |
3.6 out of 5 stars
|
| Physical |
0.3 out of 5 stars
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| Average Score |
2.2 out of 5 stars
|
Predecessor
This camera builds on the success of its predecessor, the Canon EOS-1D, with advanced features and improved performance.
Compare this camera to the Canon EOS-1D
Successor
This camera has now been superseeded by the Canon EOS-1D Mark II N, which has more advanced features and characteristics, it would also be easier to get, especially new. Take that into account.
Aside from that, consider that you may probably need to update your camera soon and finding accesories could be more difficult compared to its successor. Of course you can expect a lower price for this camera as a compensation.
Compare this camera to its successor Canon EOS-1D Mark II N
Sensor
This camera has a CMOS sensor with a 8 Megapixels resolution.
Focus points
This camera has 45 focus points.
Connectivity
Support for USB, transfer files and upgrade your camera's software directly from your computer.
Environmental sealing
This camera offers enviromental sealing keeping it protected and safe from environmental damage.
Other features
This camera doesn't include a microphone port, which can be a major headache when recording video or interviews, consider it before buying it.
Canon EOS-1D
Camera summary
The Canon EOS-1D, made by Canon, is a powerful Large SLR camera. Announced on Dec. 13, 2001.
See full specifications| Feature | Score |
|---|---|
| Autofocus specs |
2.3 out of 5 stars
|
| Connectivity |
1.7 out of 5 stars
|
| Exposure mode |
0.0 out of 5 stars
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| Photography features |
2.9 out of 5 stars
|
| Physical |
0.3 out of 5 stars
|
| Average Score |
1.4 out of 5 stars
|
Successor
This camera has now been superseeded by the Canon EOS-1D Mark II, which has more advanced features and characteristics, it would also be easier to get, especially new. Take that into account.
Aside from that, consider that you may probably need to update your camera soon and finding accesories could be more difficult compared to its successor. Of course you can expect a lower price for this camera as a compensation.
Compare this camera to its successor Canon EOS-1D Mark II
Sensor
This camera has a CCD sensor with a 4 Megapixels resolution.
Focus points
This camera has 45 focus points.
Connectivity
Support for USB, transfer files and upgrade your camera's software directly from your computer.
Environmental sealing
This camera offers enviromental sealing keeping it protected and safe from environmental damage.
Other features
This camera doesn't include a microphone port, which can be a major headache when recording video or interviews, consider it before buying it.
Autofocus specs |
Canon EOS-1D Mark II | Canon EOS-1D |
|---|---|---|
| Af center | No |
No |
| Af continuous | Yes |
Yes |
| Af Contrast Detection | No |
No |
| Af Face detection | No |
No |
| Af live view | No |
No |
| Af multi area | Yes |
Yes |
| Af phase detection | Yes |
Yes |
| Af selective | Yes |
Yes |
| Af single | Yes |
Yes |
| Af touch | No |
No |
| Af tracking | No |
No |
| Number of cross focus points | - | - |
| Number of focus points | 45 | 45 |
Connectivity |
Canon EOS-1D Mark II | Canon EOS-1D |
| HDMI | No |
No |
| USB | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) | none |
| Wireless connectivity | - | - |
| DXO color depth | 22.3 | 0.0 |
| DXO dynamic range | 11.1 | 0.0 |
| DXO low light ISO | 1003.0 | 0.0 |
| DXO overall score | 66.0 | 0.0 |
Exposure mode |
Canon EOS-1D Mark II | Canon EOS-1D |
| AF area | No |
No |
| average | Yes |
No |
| Center weighted | Yes |
No |
| Multi segment | No |
No |
| partial | Yes |
No |
| spot | Yes |
No |
General |
Canon EOS-1D Mark II | Canon EOS-1D |
| AKA | - | - |
| announced | June 14, 2004 | Dec. 13, 2001 |
| Body type | Large SLR | Large SLR |
| brand | Canon | Canon |
| msrp | $395.00 | $809.99 |
| model | Canon EOS-1D Mark II | Canon EOS-1D |
| Predecessor model | Canon EOS-1D | |
| Successor model | Canon EOS-1D Mark II N | Canon EOS-1D Mark II |
Lense |
Canon EOS-1D Mark II | Canon EOS-1D |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.3× | 1.3× |
| Lens mount | Canon EF | Canon EF |
| Manual focus | Yes |
Yes |
| Macro focus range | - | - |
| Number of lenses | 257 | 257 |
Other features |
Canon EOS-1D Mark II | Canon EOS-1D |
| GPS | - | - |
| Self-timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Storage type | Compact Flash (Type I or II), SD card | Compact Flash (Type I or II) |
| Timelapse recording | No |
No |
Photography features |
Canon EOS-1D Mark II | Canon EOS-1D |
| AE bracketing | Yes |
No |
| Aperture priority | Yes |
Yes |
| Built-in flash | No |
No |
| Custom white balance | Yes |
Yes |
| Exposure compensation | Yes |
Yes |
| External flash | Yes |
Yes |
| Flash modes | External | External |
| Flash range | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
| Image stabilization | No |
No |
| Manual exposure mode | Yes |
Yes |
| Max continuous shooting | 9.0 fps | 8.0 fps |
| Max mechanical shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/16000s |
| Minimum shutter speed | 30 | 30 |
| Shutter priority | Yes |
Yes |
| WB bracketing | Yes |
No |
Physical |
Canon EOS-1D Mark II | Canon EOS-1D |
| Battery life | 0 shots | 0 shots |
| Battery model | - | - |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Crush proof | No |
No |
| Dust proof | No |
No |
| Environmental sealing | Yes |
Yes |
| Freeze proof | No |
No |
| Physical dimensions | 156 x 158 x 80mm | 156 x 158 x 80mm |
| Shock proof | No |
No |
| Water proof | No |
No |
| Weight | 1565 grs | 1585 grs |
Screen |
Canon EOS-1D Mark II | Canon EOS-1D |
| Live view | No |
No |
| Screen resolution | 230 | 120 |
| Screen size | - | - |
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Touch screen | No |
No |
Sensor |
Canon EOS-1D Mark II | Canon EOS-1D |
| Max boosted ISO | - | - |
| Max image resolution | 3504 x 2336 | 2464 x 1648 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW support | Yes |
Yes |
| Sensor area | - | - |
| Sensor dimensions | 28.7 x 19.1 mm | 28.7 x 19.1 mm |
| Sensor resolution | 8 | 4 |
| Sensor size | APS-H | APS-H |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Headphone port |
Canon EOS-1D Mark II | Canon EOS-1D |
| Headphone port | No |
No |
| Max video resolution | - | - |
| Microphone port | No |
No |
| Video formats | - | - |
| Video resolutions | - | - |
Viewfinder |
Canon EOS-1D Mark II | Canon EOS-1D |
| viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
| viewfinder coverage | - | - |
| viewfinder magnification | - | - |
| viewfinder resolution | no electronic viewfinder | no electronic viewfinder |